This US man with spina bifida aims for a tech revamp and enhanced mobility


Many individuals with special needs face financial constraints due to medical expenses and limited employment opportunities. Photos: 123rf.com

When Rudens Rodríguez, 43, accidentally broke a leg of his desk, his emotions overwhelmed him.

The desk has a special value to him because it is there, sitting in front of the computer, where Rodríguez spends most of his day.

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